When the snow covers your driveway and ice starts to build up on the roads, you may drive more cautiously, but there are some other driving and maintenance habits that can wear out your car faster in cold weather. You can ensure that you reduce your chances of sending your car to the shop if you are more mindful about how you drive when the temperature drops. Here are some common mistakes that people make when driving during winter months.

Having a new baby is an exciting time, and it's also a time when big changes typically have to be made. If you're like most new parents, you priorities have changed and you put your little one first whenever you make decisions, big or small. One important consideration is getting behind the wheel when your infant is in tow. Here are some things you can do to create car comfort and safety for your baby while you're on the road.

If you don't know much about cars or how to repair them, troubleshooting problems in your vehicle isn't an easy job. Even a seemingly simple problem, such as finding and fixing a leak in the transmission's reservoir, can become a huge headache if you don't know where to start. The problem can persist until it eventually damages the transmission for good. There's one thing you should understand about transmission leaks. The fluid doesn't always drip to the ground or pavement below the car to let you know if there's a leak.

If you have an older vehicle that you have driven more than 60,000 or 70,000 miles, then you likely want to make sure that your car stays in good shape for as long as possible. Unfortunately, automatic transmissions start to fail most often once mileage reaches over the 60,000 mile mark. Transmissions can be fixed or replaced by expert mechanics, but the work is intensive and this can cost you a good deal of money.

While routine oil changes and tire rotations are beneficial, you may not be placing enough importance on your vehicle's body. To prevent rust and fading of paint, washing, waxing, and sheltering your vehicle are necessary. Considering more and more owners are keeping their vehicles for an average of  9.4 years, maintaining your auto body is key. Using this guide on plastic coatings, you can pimp out your ride while protecting its value, function, and appeal.

If you want to keep yourself and your car safe this winter, you may need to take a few extra precautions. While your local car accessory expert can tell you more about additions that will make your car safe, it's a good bet that any one of these three upgrades will help protect you from both accidents and potential theft. Headlights That Cut Through Any Weather If you want to be as safe as possible on the road, you'll need to ensure that you can always see any potential hazards before it's too late.

Your vehicle has performed flawlessly throughout your daily commuting over the past several years. However, you're now hearing a clicking noise every time you turn your steering wheel--a definite sign of a torn constant velocity axle boot. Although your worn constant velocity axle doesn't necessarily pose a risk to your safety, it should be replaced to ensure consistent driving performance. Follow these steps to replace it in just a couple hours: